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Three keys to victory for the Titans against the Texans on Sunday at Nissan Stadium:

Get Derrick Henry involved early

DeMarco Murray has just 19 rushing yards over his last two games, and the Texans have been strong against the run. That shouldn’t dissuade the Titans from remaining true to their identity. Tennessee had just 3 rushing yards on 13 carries entering the fourth quarter of last weekend’s victory against the Colts. Derrick Henry had three carries for zero yards at that point. But the bruising second-year pro erupted for 79 rushing yards on 10 carries in the fourth quarter, helping the Titans rally from a 10-point deficit. It seems prudent to get Henry involved earlier.

Texans linebacker Dylan Cole (51) takes an interception into the end zone for a touchdown in front of Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) walks off the field after suffering a hamstring injury during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Texans linebacker Dylan Cole (51) takes an interception into the end zone for a touchdown in front of Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) runs in for a touchdown to make the score 44-14 in the fourth quarter against the Titans at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) pulls in a first down catch near the goal line dfended by Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) during the first half at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

The Texans celebrate the interception early in the first quarter by Texans safety Andre Hal (29) agains the Titans at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) and defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (99) raise their fists after the playing of the National Anthem before the start of the game at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk stands with former player and current team captain Tim Shaw and head coach Mike Mularkey during the National Anthem before the start of the game against the Texans at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) did not come out for the National Anthem before the game against the Texans at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey hands Marcus Mariota (8) the ball before the start of the game against the Texans at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston Texas. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Fans reach for Titans players -- defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (99), nose tackle Sylvester Williams (96) and defensive end Karl Klug (97) -- as they come onto the field before the start of the game against the Texans at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (99) leads the team in a huddle before the start of the game against the Texans at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) makes a catch during warmups before the start of the game against the Texans at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston , Texas. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Stuff Lamar Miller

Texans running back Lamar Miller had 131 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns in the first meeting, gashing the Titans on the ground and through the air. He had a season-high 75 rushing yards and a score on 19 carries, and four catches for 56 yards and a touchdown. The first priority for the Titans’ defense is stopping the run. Make Texans quarterback Tom Savage have to win the game. He’s won just one of five starts.

Pressure Tom Savage

The Titans racked up a season-high eight sacks last week in Indianapolis and will want to keep the hits coming in the rematch with Houston. Savage, who reclaimed the starting job when Deshaun Watson was lost for the season to a torn ACL, has thrown multiple interceptions in two of his last three games. Consistent pressure will also limit Savage’s time to find elite wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and speedster Will Fuller, should he return from a rib injury.

Reach Jason Wolf at jwolf@tennessean.com and follow him on Twitter at @JasonWolf and on Instagram and Snapchat at TitansBeat.